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Computer Labs Are Successful at Headquarters

Sus Schmitt

“Love what you’ve created in these lunchtime help sessions.” ~ Leah

Since February, we’ve had computer labs (called “1-2-1 Labs at Lake Hart”) during the lunch hour on the first Tuesday of each month at headquarters.  This past Tuesday, ten volunteers were available to answer questions on topics ranging from Macs, Facebook pages, iPads, mobile devices, HootSuite, blogging, TntMPD, MailChimp, and more.  Twenty-six staff came to our seventh lab; many were newcomers! Continue reading “Computer Labs Are Successful at Headquarters”

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Could You Use A Rugged Mobile Computer?

Sus Schmitt

The Motion Computing F5v is an impressive computer that just might be the solution for your ministry if you work outdoors, in remote locations, in a field clinic, in a warehouse with inventory, or at a conference. The Motion Computing F5v can handle different weather conditions and is readable in bright sunlight. It has a Gorilla® Glass screen and a rugged body with a handle. Continue reading Could You Use A Rugged Mobile Computer?

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Get Involved Online Today about Human Trafficking

Sus Schmitt

As part of Human Trafficking Awareness Day, Zach Hunter and Compassion International are hosting a Twitter chat about human trafficking. If you have questions about human trafficking, use #HumanTrafficking from 9-10 EST (New York City time) on January 11, 2012. I learned about today’s efforts from one of our staff family’s teens.  To support awareness, she’ll be wearing  the same dress every day for a year, starting today, Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Bethany explains: One reason is because it’ll give me a chance to experience waking up to the same reality day after day. But this is one I’m choosing. For countless others, it’s a choice … Continue reading Get Involved Online Today about Human Trafficking

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Managing Social Media Networks

Sus Schmitt

This is the last in a series of three posts about the great day at Lake Hart we had with our guest, Steve Raquel, on Tuesday (see the first point in the notes below with important information about obtaining the PowerPoints and videos). Managing Social Media Networks In helping us understand how to manage social media, Steve suggested using a social media communications dashboard (like HootSuite and Seesmic).  He also described the internet as flowing like a river.  We need to find the best times to be at the river’s edge with our content and then be patient—it takes time to … Continue reading Managing Social Media Networks

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4 Things Your Website Needs from Social Media

Sus Schmitt

This is the first in a series of three posts about social media sessions we held at Lake Hart Tuesday with our guest, Steve Raquel. Steve graciously spent time consulting with some individuals and also spoke at three sessions. The sessions were on Social Media and Websites, Using Social Media with Your Donor Team, and Managing Social Media Networks. Continue reading 4 Things Your Website Needs from Social Media